Lesson 6 of the Fall 2011 Bible curriculum focuses on who Jesus is through his teachings about love. It discusses Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan which illustrates his second greatest commandment to love your neighbor as yourself, and shows compassion for strangers. The lesson also examines Jesus' parable of the unmerciful servant which emphasizes forgiveness and treating others as we wish to be treated. Students are asked to consider how consistently they show mercy to others.

1. Fall 2011 Bible curriculum
Lesson 6 - Who is Jesus: love
The uniqueness of his teaching
◦treatment of strangers: the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
▪“love your neighbor as yourself” - the second greatest command
▪what would be the (historical or present) equivalent in China of the Samaritan to
the Jews?
▪compassion & help not just toward family, friends, & colleagues, but to strangers
– and even people we don't like.
▪The story is unique: there is no equivalent “Good Samaritan” story in Chinese
philosophy—or in most other societies.
▪how can we show kindness to strangers in our lives? Give specific examples.
◦forgiveness: the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21-35)
▪how would you describe the master?
▪how would you describe the servant?
▪“treat others as you would like them to treat you” (Luke 6:31)
▪how do we want people to treat us? How do we treat other people? Are we
consistent?
▪how often do we wish for mercy & grace from people—but judge others and
refuse to show mercy to them?